Growing evidence suggests that fructose, a common dietary sugar, may play a significant role in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Several recent papers discuss how high fructose intake and altered sugar metabolism in the brain might contribute to neuroinflammation, amyloid beta production, and cognitive decline. With Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately impacting certain communities, these findings underscore the importance of addressing dietary patterns—and, by extension, health disparities—to improve neurological health outcomes. ...
Obesity and Health Disparities
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The commission urges health authorities to recognize obesity as a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition
The good news, according to the investigators, is that middle-aged people can do a lot to reduce their levels of obesity
Studies show that obesity is a risk factor for both Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
consumers bought products containing 27% less sugar, 37% less sodium, and 16% less saturated fat after a similar labeling
Drs. Julie Schulz and Michael Dovidio Discuss Using Lab Values for GLP-1 Drug Coverage.
the potential to narrow the gap in sleep apnea outcomes that exists between well-resourced communities and those that have lo
Drs. Julia Schulz and Michael Dovidio discuss lab values to determine GLP-1 drug coverage and improve prescription access.
Laparoscopic colectomy in obese patients with locally advanced colon cancer offers comparable long-term outcomes to open surg
Children who had amblyopia (‘lazy eye’) growing up are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity
Obesity significantly increases the risk of multiple myeloma, especially in Black populations.
People who consume diets rich in ultra-processed foods (UPF) have a 26% higher risk of dying from COPD.
Gastric bypass leads to significant and sustained weight loss and improvements in hypercholesterolemia over 11 years.
If those individuals also have a higher risk of colorectal cancer, we can infer that obesity is linked to colorectal cancer.
Ultraprocessed food consumption may be a predictor of active symptomatic disease and inflammation among participants with UC
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